What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocate position at Hibiscus Childrens Center?
POSITION FUNCTION/OVERVIEW:
This position is responsible for the provision of intensive in-home support services to families whose children are at risk of abuse and neglect. The Family advocate (SFC) serves as a part of a team offering crisis intervention, assessment, counseling, case management, and advocacy.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ø Provide Support for Families in Crisis services in the family’s own home and community consistent with the needs of family members for 3 to 4 months
Ø Maintain an active caseload of 16 families meeting all contractual requirements.
Ø Provide crisis intervention services to clients and is always available on-call to families including evenings and weekends during the period of service to each family.
Ø Perform case management duties needs advocate on behalf of clients, coordinating with other community-based services for needs of clients.
Ø Provide appropriate referrals for clients and assist in linkage to those referrals as necessary.
Ø Maintain complete, accurate and comprehensible records within a 24-hour time frame.
Ø Compile required reports on families on caseload and submit to director in a timely manner.
Ø Maintain and adhere to all professional, ethical, moral and code of conduct guidelines always.
Ø Provide on-call support as required or scheduled.
Ø Teach family life skills, including budgeting, nutrition, personal hygiene, household maintenance and purchasing.
Ø Teach and assist parents to meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of their children.
Ø Provide follow up on closed cases, assuring completion of satisfaction survey, self-sufficiency matrix.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. Hibiscus Children's Center, Inc., reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Ø High School Diploma required associate degree in social work or related field preferred. A combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree if enrolled as a degree-seeking student in related human service courses during employment.
Two (2) years’ experience working with families with children.
Ø Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
Ø Valid Florida Driver’s License and proof of insurance
Ø Willingness and ability to travel locally, work a flexible schedule which includes evenings and possibly weekends.
SKILLS:
Ø Basic Computer skills to include Microsoft Word
Ø Excellent Communication skills – verbal and written.
Ø Flexibility – ability to work in a variety of situations.
Ø Organizational skills – ability to schedule activities and complete paperwork.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $36,000.00 per year
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Vero Beach, FL (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $36,000
